What’s behind the rise of Shiba Inu coin?

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1 year ago

October 28, 2021

The world of digital coins continues to grow at rapid pace, with one particular coin rising 111 per cent in its best ever week

Known as the ‘DogeCoin Killer’ – SHIB coin continues to shake up the world of cryptocurrency.

According to CoinGecko, the cryptocurrency hit a record of US$0.00008088 – which is an improvement of 140 million per cent compared to its low last year in November.

While the current price might not seem like much – it is a massive rise since the coin first listed in August 2020 at US$0.000000000972.

Shiba Inu Coin was created in August 2020, and has gained popularity around the world – particularly within India.

Created by an anonymous person who called themselves “Ryoshi” – the digital coin was intended to be a spin-off of dogecoin.

SHIB is now rivalling its predecessor for market cap after breaking the $US30 billion barrier.

The digital currency coin features the Japanese dog as its mascot, and is now nipping at the heels of Dogecoin, which sits in 10th place among cryptocurrencies for market cap at $US31 billion.

Much of the spike is credited to rumours about the coin being listed on trading platform Robinhood

Those rumours have ironically seen SHIB reach a bigger market cap than Robinhood — which is at US$30 billion.

The rumours have seen SHIB’s price rise drastically in recent weeks.

Robinhood hasn’t yet listed the coin, although had sent a survey to users on Monday, asking which cryptocurrencies they trade and included shiba inu as an option.

Celebrities busted over illegal crypto scheme

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2 days ago

March 24, 2023

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Agreements have been settled without admitting guilt

Eight celebrities have been busted over allegations they’ve been participating in an illegal crypto scheme.

The stars, including Lindsay Lohan, Logan Paul and Soulja Boy, were all charged following an investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Lohan and Paul have reportedly settled the matter without admitting guilt.

But, regardless, it’s just another bad look for the already embattled crypto industry.

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Crypto fugitive Do Kwon arrested in Montenegro

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2 days ago

March 24, 2023

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He was carrying falsified documents at an airport

One of the world’s most wanted crypto fugitives has been arrested in Montenegro.

It’s a long way from home for South Korean entrepreneur Do Kwon, who’s accused of orchestrating a multi-billion-dollar fraud scheme.

Kwon was connected to the TerraUSD stablecoin, which saw $40 billion erased from its holders.

He was reportedly arrested at an airport after carrying falsified documents.

It follows a red notice being issued by South Korea last September.

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SEC sues Jake Paul over paid crypto promotions

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3 days ago

March 23, 2023

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The issue is linked to Tron founder Justin Sun

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is suing YouTube personality Jake Paul over a promotion of cryptocurrencies linked to Tron founder Justin Sun.

The SEC is accusing Paul of a paid promotion of assets without disclosing those payments to the public.

Other celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan, Ne-Yo and Akon and are also being investigated for their involvement.

Meanwhile, the SEC is going after Sun for potential fraud and market manipulation.